Product Updates

We’re rolling out updates to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release will introduce professional document remediation services through the new DocAssist module, a redesigned issue fixing workflow for faster remediation, expanded HTML accessibility checks with automated fixes, historical usage report access in the admin portal, and enhanced security features including multi-factor authentication. Additional updates include support for .htm file scanning, bulk image alt text updates for Canvas, alternative text history tracking, and streamlined user management capabilities across all major LMS platforms.

1. New HTML Accessibility Checks Expand Coverage to Additional Standards

   YuJa Panorama will now detect 10 new HTML accessibility issues with automated remediation options, helping institutions identify and resolve previously undetected barriers in their HTML content.

   

   • Deprecated Inline Tags: Automatically identifies and provides replacement options for blink, font, and marquee tags.

   • Deprecated Head Tags: Detects basefont tags in document head sections with automatic removal upon confirmation.

   • Unique ID Attributes: Flags duplicate ID attributes across documents with text field remediation for new unique IDs.

   • Unique Accesskey Attributes: Identifies duplicate accesskey values with single-character replacement options.

   • Unique Frame/Iframe Titles: Detects duplicate frame titles with text field remediation for unique descriptions.

   • Button Text Requirements: Ensures buttons have discernible text with aria-label field remediation options.

   • Mobile Scaling Protection: Removes user-scalable=”no” restrictions from viewport meta tags automatically.

   • Proper List Structure: Converts non-list-item elements within lists to proper li tags automatically.

   • List Item Containment: Provides multiple remediation options for li elements outside proper list containers.

   • Document Language Specification: Ensures root html tag elements have required lang attributes with language selection options.

2. Request Professional Document Remediation Services Through New DocAssist Module

   Institutions can streamline complex accessibility remediation by leveraging YuJa’s team of professional accessibility specialists or streamlining internal workflows through a centralized request system. This service addresses the growing challenge of meeting strict accessibility compliance deadlines while managing limited staff resources, allowing institutions to focus their internal teams on strategic initiatives rather than time-intensive document fixes. The dedicated DocAssist admin panel provides complete visibility into remediation requests, progress tracking, and completion status, while automatically updating finished documents in their original LMS locations to eliminate the manual file replacement process that often creates versioning confusion and workflow bottlenecks.

   

3. Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in Admin Portal

   Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa Panorama’s admin portal. On their first login each month, administrators will receive a popup displaying the latest usage data, helping ensure they stay informed about their institution’s accessibility progress without interrupting their workflow.

   

4. Navigate Through Accessibility Issues Faster with Redesigned Workflow

   The accessibility issue remediation process’s redesigned workflow provides a bulk remediation capabilities that can handle multiple issues simultaneously. The new interface will allow users to stage corrections across issues, navigate between issues using arrow buttons, and automatically advance to the next issue after each resolution, reducing the time typically spent on document accessibility compliance across both WYSIWYG content and files.

   

5. Enable Manual Dismissal of Accessibility Issues During Remediation

   Administrators will be able to enable a setting that allows users to manually dismiss accessibility issues from the accessibility report, providing flexibility to skip remediation for specific cases.

   

6. Automate Image Alt Text Updates Across Entire Canvas Courses

   Canvas administrators will be able to upload CSV files containing context ID, filename, and alternative text to automate image alt text replacement across multiple courses simultaneously. This new Actions sidebar feature includes file validation, search and filtering capabilities, and real-time table updates to track bulk alternative text modifications.

   

7. Support for .htm File Scanning Across LMS Platforms

   YuJa Panorama will now scan .htm files across all LMS platforms and generate alternative formats for this common file type. Students will be able to access alternative formats for .htm files just like other supported document types.

   

8. Improved Issue Highlighting Accuracy in Document Accessibility Reports

   Accessibility issue highlighting in DOCX and PPTX files will now pinpoint the exact location of problems with improved coordinate accuracy. This eliminates cases where highlighting boxes appeared in incorrect sections, making it easier for users to identify and remediate specific accessibility issues within document previews.

   

9. Add and Edit User Names During Account Creation and Management

   Administrators will now be able to enter first and last names when manually creating users and edit existing user names through roster management. This update also supports CSV uploads with optional First Name and Last Name columns for bulk user creation with complete name information.

   

10. Filter Reports by Academic Year with Multiple Term Selection

    Administrators will be able to select multiple terms when filtering console reports, providing accurate academic year data without including outdated courses from previous years. This update supports multi-select functionality across all report types and includes additional filtering options for accounts, impact types, and websites, depending on the report.

    

11. Enhance Login Security with Multi-Factor Authentication for Manual Login Accounts

    Administrators will be able to enable multi-factor authentication for manual login accounts, requiring users to set up and enter one-time passwords after entering their username and password.

    

12. The Immersive Reader Will Display Only Link Text Without Raw URLs

    The Immersive Reader will now display only the descriptive text of hyperlinks instead of reading both the link text and the full URL address, creating a cleaner reading experience by eliminating lengthy URL announcements that can disrupt content flow.

    

13. Support SSO Role Mapping for Multiple Roles Separated by Commas

    SSO role mapping will now support multiple role names separated by commas in the text box, allowing institutions to map several customized role types simultaneously. This update provides greater flexibility for institutions with complex role structures in their SSO-SAML configurations.

    

14. Ability to Disable User Accounts Without Losing Historical Data

    Administrators will be able to disable user accounts instead of permanently deleting them, preserving user data while removing access to Panorama features. Disabled users will be hidden from roster management, enrollment workflows, and notification filters.

15. Collect Detailed Feedback for Lower NPS Scores to Improve Product Experience

    Users who submit NPS scores of 7 or below will now see a description box asking for additional feedback about their experience to help identify specific areas for improvement while maintaining the existing survey flow.

    

Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out updates to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. Key updates include self-service trials for Structural Remediation Max, enhanced CSV upload capabilities for bulk course management, a new Custom Accessibility Formats add-on for specialized student requests, improved mobile app support for Canvas users, and expanded filtering options for unpublished content across all major LMSs.

1. Filter Unpublished Content Across All LMSs

   Unique to Panorama, Administrators will be able to disable accessibility scans, alternative format generation, and analytics tracking for unpublished content across Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle, extending functionality previously available only in Canvas. This update will help ensure that institutional accessibility scores and analytics reflect only the content that students can access.

   

2. Multi-Institution Analytics with Umbrella Organizations

   Large educational networks and multi-campus institutions will now have the ability to view aggregated accessibility analytics across all their sub-institutions through a new umbrella organization structure, providing comprehensive oversight for complex institutional hierarchies.

   

3. Filter Issue Reports by Accessibility Impact Type

   Administrators and instructors will be able to filter the Issue Report by accessibility impact type, including visual, auditory, and cognitive categories. This targeted filtering enables more focused remediation efforts, allowing instructors to quickly address specific accessibility needs.

   

4. Introducing the New CustomAccess Formats Module

   Available as an add-on, the new CustomAccess Formats Module empowers students to request specialized alternative formats directly from the Alternative Formats menu when standard options don’t meet their unique accessibility requirements.

   This solution offers institutions flexible fulfillment options: they can handle requests internally through their accessibility department using the dedicated Format Requests tab, or leverage YuJa’s accessibility specialists for professional custom format creation. Administrators gain full visibility into request workflows, tracking, and completion status while ensuring every student receives the precise accessibility support they need.

   

5. Canvas Mobile App Support Added

   Students will be able to access alternative formats and instructors will be able to view accessibility reports directly within the Canvas mobile app for content in Pages, Announcements, and Discussions. Accessibility icons will appear next to embedded document links, providing access to alternative formats and accessibility information while learning or working on mobile devices.

   

6. Expanded Marketplace with Dedicated Add-Ons Section

   YuJa’s Accessibility Products Marketplace will be restructured into two sections: Add-Ons for current product enhancements and an expanded Marketplace showcasing YuJa’s full product ecosystem. Each product will feature an overview video and a video with the latest updates to help administrators explore solutions that best fit their institution’s needs.

   

7. Ability to Customize Non-Descriptive Link Terms

   Administrators will be able to define custom terms that Panorama flags as non-descriptive hyperlink text beyond the default list of “click here,” “learn more,” “read,” “read more,” and “more.” This customization ensures institutions can enforce their specific accessibility standards for meaningful link descriptions across all content.

   

8. Improved Error Handling for Invalid Routes

   Invalid routes within the platform will now display custom 404 error pages instead of unhandled errors, providing a more polished experience when technical issues occur.

   

9. Improved LMS API Domain Setup

   The platform will now validate domain formats in LMS API settings to prevent configuration errors caused by incorrectly formatted entries, helping ensure reliable API connections by catching common formatting mistakes during setup.

   

10. Bulk Course Management with CSV Upload

    Administrators will be able to upload CSV files containing course IDs to quickly add multiple courses to Panorama’s scope settings. This bulk selection process includes validation to ensure proper formatting and provides clear feedback on successful additions and invalid course IDs.

    CSV Upload for Course Rescanning

    Administrators will be able to upload CSV files to trigger rescans of multiple existing courses simultaneously. The system will validate course availability and provide detailed feedback on which courses were successfully queued for rescanning versus those outside the current scope settings.

    

11. Refreshed How-To-Fix Guides

    The How-To-Fix guides will feature a streamlined tabbed interface that accelerates remediation workflows by providing faster access to both instructions and explanations across DocHub and LTI environments. This refreshed design is the first of several upcoming improvements aimed at reducing the time needed to resolve accessibility issues.

    

12. Improved Visualization of Accessibility Compliance Standards

    Administrators will now see enhanced visual displays showing how the Platform’s accessibility checks align with WCAG, Section 508, and EN 301 549 compliance standards within the scoring rubric interface, providing transparency into how their scores support regulatory requirements and international standards.

    

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes new alternative format editing capabilities, enhanced OCR processing, expanded workflow management features, improved accessibility reporting, and dozens of user experience enhancements across the platform.

1. New Ability to Edit and Replace Alternative Formats

   You can now edit, replace, and create custom alternative formats to ensure the accuracy of automatically generated content, which is especially useful for math formats and scanned documents. This update includes drag-and-drop file replacement, custom format creation, and intuitive file management with visual indicators for modified content.

   

2. New Monthly Admin Usage Reports Highlight the Most Impactful Statistics

   Administrators now receive monthly email reports highlighting key usage metrics and accessibility improvements. These reports automatically identify the most impactful statistics, creating compelling narratives, intuitive graphs, and focused bullet points that highlight meaningful trends.

   

3. Continuous Scrolling Eliminates Pagination in the WYSIWYG Accessibility Report

   The Review Issues section of the Accessibility Report now loads additional issues automatically as you scroll, removing the need to click “Next Page” when reviewing accessibility problems, enabling uninterrupted review of issues in the WYSIWYG editor.

   

4. New Issue Type Filter Added to the Accessibility Report

   This update enables users to target remediation efforts with a new Issue Type filter in the Accessibility Report. Previously, users could only filter by Severity Type.

   

5. New Math Immersive Reader Available

   Building on accessible alternative formats, users can now generate a Math Immersive Reader format for documents containing mathematical expressions, providing an immersive reading experience specifically designed for LaTeX-based math content. This format appears under Math alternative formats and converts mathematical expressions into accessible text for improved comprehension.

   

6. Improved Translation Controls and Additional Themes Added to the Immersive Reader

   The Immersive Reader now includes a translation toggle to quickly switch between original and translated text, plus 15 additional color themes for better reading customization.

   

7. Caption Checking for Videos Embedded via LTI 1.3

   YuJa Panorama now detects missing captions in videos embedded through LTI 1.3 external tools, including content from third-party video platforms and media choosers. This enhancement extends accessibility scanning capabilities to cover more video content types within your LMS courses.

8. Users Can Now Move the Accessibility Report with a New Toggle Button

   You can now move the accessibility report to either side of your screen using a new toggle button available in both file and HTML accessibility reports, which helps accommodate different workflow preferences and screen configurations.

   

9. Support for .tex LaTeX File Attachments and Alternative Formats

   Math instructors can now upload .tex LaTeX files to generate alternative formats, addressing a common need for accessible math content delivery. YuJa Panorama automatically detects these files when uploaded to the LMS and provides math-specific alternative formats including Math LaTeX, with additional math formats available for enhanced accessibility.

   

10. New ‘Undo’ Option Removes Manual Fixes

    You can now remove manual fixes from the Applied Fixes table using a remove button, giving you complete control over your remediation workflow. Once a fix is removed, the Fix button becomes available again, allowing you to reapply or modify the solution as needed.

    

11. Administrators Can Customize Character Limits for Alternative Text Descriptions

    Administrators can now adjust the character limit threshold for alternative text descriptions in the Scoring Model settings to accommodate complex images like graphs, charts, and weather maps that require detailed descriptions. This helps ensure that comprehensive alt text for educational content meets accessibility standards without triggering flags for detailed descriptions.

    

12. Automatic Role Mapping for Moodle Users Without Manual LTI Launch

    Custom role mappings in Moodle now apply automatically to users, eliminating the previous requirement to manually launch the Panorama External Tool to activate proper permissions. Users will see their correct accessibility reports and format options immediately based on their assigned roles, without additional steps.

13. Search Across Your Entire DocHub Account from Any Location for Improved File Discovery

    DocHub search now finds files and folders throughout your entire account rather than limiting results to the current folder, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple sub-folders when looking for specific content.

    

14. Enhanced Color Contrast Remediation with Background Color Options

    The HTML remediation tool now allows you to adjust both text and background colors when fixing contrast issues. Color settings can be modified directly from both the WYSIWYG editor and the accessibility report for seamless contrast remediation.

    

15. Improved Alternative Format Display Based on Document Type and Status

    Students now see only alternative formats that will work for their document type, preventing failed attempts with encrypted, corrupted, or malformed files. This improvement eliminates frustration by hiding formats that cannot be generated and provides clear messaging when alternative formats are unavailable.

16. Improved Link Checking Excludes Same-Domain Course Links

    Links within your LMS that point to other course content will not be flagged as broken during accessibility scanning. This enhancement eliminates false positive broken link warnings for internal course navigation links, providing more accurate accessibility reports.

17. Faster Accessibility Report Generation for File Documents

    We’ve optimized the report generation process with accessibility reports for file documents now generating faster to reduce wait times when analyzing your content for accessibility issues.

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes expanded support for replacing files in D2L Brightspace, an enhanced Issue Severity Rubric Wizard to streamline changing the issue settings, Gradient Reader settings that are now saved between sessions, and more.

1. Expanded Support for Replacing Files in D2L Brightspace

   We’ve expanded support for replacing PDFs in D2L Brightspace when making accessibility improvements. This update simplifies file replacement even when addressing metadata changes such as missing titles, alongside visual accessibility improvements.

   
2. Enhanced Issue Severity Rubric Wizard to Streamline Changing the Issue Settings

   We’ve enhanced the Issue Severity and Rubric Wizard that guides users through configuring assessment parameters for new documents. Administrators can easily adjust settings and see all changes before they confirm the updates. Note: These configuration updates will only be applied to newly analyzed documents.

   
3. Gradient Reader Settings Are Now Saved Between Sessions

   Users can now save their custom color scheme preferences across sessions in the Gradient Reader. Personalized settings will now automatically apply each time they reopen the application.

   
4. Moodle Plugin Enhancements Now Allow Replacing HTML Content Improved with Panorama

   The Moodle plugin has been enhanced to support HTML content replacement throughout the Moodle environment, including across assignments, books, forums, quizzes, and other content types.

5. Expanded File Replacement Capabilities in Moodle

   This update enables direct file replacement for improved accessibility across Moodle Assignments, Announcements, and Folder structures. When viewing attachments in these modules, accessibility improvements made through YuJa Panorama will now automatically update the downloadable files.

   
6. Improved Access to Issue Remediation Guides

   The customization options for issue remediation guides have been moved to the Branding tab for improved visibility. Users can now more easily find and modify instructions that guide users through fixing accessibility issues.

   
7. Performance Optimizations Allow Faster Loading in the LMS for Students with Low Bandwidth Devices

   Performance optimizations allow YuJa Panorama to load faster within the LMS for students with limited bandwidth. These improvements maintain full Platform functionality while reducing resource demands in the LMS.

8. Sub-Admins Privileges Are Now Preserved Through LTI Launches

   Sub-admins who manage at least one sub-account will now maintain their role permissions during LTI launches without requiring role locking. This enhancement eliminates the need for special configurations to prevent permission downgrades, creating a more consistent administrative experience.

9. New Tooltips Added to Guide Students Through Alternative Formats

   Each alternative format option now has informative tooltips that provide students with clear explanations of when and how to use each format when students hover over the format icon.

   
10. Improved Color Contrast Detection in PowerPoint Documents

    This update improves how YuJa Panorama identifies color contrast issues in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, including those created with Designer Slides, reducing false positive accessibility flags.

    
11. Users Have More Clarity on Where Heading Structure Elements Are Found in PowerPoint Files

    Heading structure issues in PowerPoint files are now flagged on individual slides where they occur rather than being consolidated. This makes it easier to locate and address specific structural issues.

    
12. Canvas Integration Offers More Granular Level Access to Panorama Permissions

    The Canvas API integration now offers an additional method of authentication using a Client ID and Secret, rather than Access Tokens. This allows Administrators to provide Panorama with more granular permissions.

    

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new marketplace of accessibility products, an option to reorder the Alternative Formats Menu, customize the DocHub Experience by creating default folders, options to treat images as decorative, and more.

1. Explore Our Brand New Marketplace of Accessibility Products to Help You Create, Remediate, and Engage With Your LMS Content

   When it comes to accessibility, there is a wide range of tools that specialize in how your content looks and feels. Whether you’re looking to create a welcoming home page on your LMS or want to give your users the freedom to customize elements to suit their needs, the Marketplace is a one-stop shop with everything you need. Browse our catalog of products and see what you like. When something catches your eye, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager, who can help you learn more and set things up for your institution.   

   

2. Customize the Alternative Formats Menu by Reordering the Placement of Formats

   As an administrator, you can now reorder the formats in the Alternative Formats Menu to suit your institution’s preferences. For example, you can prioritize frequently used formats and display them at the top of the menu for more convenient access across your institution.

   

3. Customize the DocHub Experience by Creating Default Folders

   As an administrator, you can now create default DocHub folders, allowing you to set up specific folder structures based on your institution’s preferences for content management. Please note that users must be added after creating default folders for those folders to appear to them.

   

4. The Issues Report Provides an Overview of All Issues and in Which Courses They Occur

   When reviewing the issue report, administrators can now see all courses with a specific accessibility issue, along with the number of occurrences. This allows you to quickly locate courses with the highest instances of any particular issue and address them efficiently.

   

5. New Option to Automatically Exclude Decorative Images from Being Flagged as Issues

   In certain cases, your content may contain images marked as decorative with an empty alt tag (alt=””) or a custom decorative tag. To ensure that these types of images are not flagged as issues, YuJa Panorama now offers more flexibility for you to treat these images as decorative.

   

6. Verify that Hyperlinked Text is Descriptive

   Descriptive text for hyperlinks can be useful so that users have context on where the link will take them. However, in cases where the full URL needs to be displayed, such as a work cited page, you can now verify that it is not to be flagged as an issue in the Accessibility Report.

   

7. New Accessibility Check for Excessive Heading Levels in HTML Content

   We’ve expanded Panorama’s capabilities in detecting heading tags that exceed six levels for HTML content in the WYSIWYG editor, ensuring better compliance with the latest WCAG accessibility guidelines.

   

8. Expanded Branding Options for Enhanced Customization

   We’ve expanded the branding settings to offer greater flexibility in customizing icons and the interface to match your institution’s preferences. Key updates include:

   • WYSIWYG Gauge Size: Customize its size to ensure a consistent display alongside other icons within your LMS’s WYSIWYG editor.

     

   • Login Page Branding: Upload a preferred logo for the login page to better align with your institution’s branding.

     

   • Predefined Color Options for Top Bar: Choose from modernized, high-contrast color options to maintain visual accessibility while matching your institution’s branding.

     

9. Fix Outdated File Formats Issue Within the Accessibility Report

   We’ve enhanced YuJa Panorama’s capabilities to not only identify outdated file formats and provide how-to-fix suggestions, but also offer an instant fix. Simply click the Fix Issue button to update your file format to the latest version.